Is it ok to get Botox 2 days after getting a Chemical Peel?

There is no contraindication to undergoing chemical peels and Botox or fillers simultaneously or in sequence a few days apart. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

That is a great question. There is absolutely no reason why you can not, however it does depend on the depth of the peel. For most peels, you can actually inject botox immediately after the peels. I would just double check with your physician.  Dr James P. BonaparteOtolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryFacial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Hello and thank you for your question!  You can have botox injection immediately after a chemical peel depending on the type and depth of peel.  If your peel produces a crust over the face, then I would wait until the crusting and peeling have subsided.  Sometimes oozing is present post chemical peel, so I would definitely wait until all of that is cleared up before doing any type of injection as to avoid any risk of infection.  If the peel is superficial such as glycolic, lactic or salicylic acid, then you should be fine to have injections as these types of peels usually do not produce peeling much less, crusting and oozing.  Hope this helps!  Best Wishes.

I do botox with lasers, peels, fillers and other skin treatments on the same day.  Not a problem.  Best, Dr. Emer.

I would not get Botox two days after the chemical peel. The peel has altered the anatomy of the skin and the Botox may travel to areas that would not be advisable. I will allow for complete skin healing for considering Botox.

Your skin is your body's first barrier to infection.  It is not recommended that you insert needles into compromised skin -- actively infected or crusted/ peeling from a medium to deep chemical peel (TCA or phenol).  If you had a superficial chemical peel (salicylic acid or glycolic acid), you are probably okay, but it really depends on how your skin looks.  Any reputable injector of Botox should know if you are in the clear, so an in-office visit is always best.  I wish you well! 

If you have
had a superficial chemical peel, having Botox injections immediately after or
two days later will have no impact on the effects of the Botox. What you are
seeing here with some of the answers that have already been given is that we
are not understanding the type of peel you are having done. The reality of
today is that most chemical peels that are performed are going to be pretty
superficial, especially the ones given or performed by ancillary personnel in
doctor’s offices. If the physician is performing a medium to deep chemical
peel, and you are told in advance that downtime is part of the process, some
might recommend holding off any other cosmetic procedure until the exfoliation,
crusting, and downtime associated with these peels is complete.



Find
yourself a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon and speak to them
about what they recommend and their best options for you.

Depending on the depth and type of peel, you can have botox post chemical peel. Consult with your physician as he knows the specifics about you and the peel that was performed.

Dear jsmiley:Much of the answer depends on the depth of the peel.I would recommend for the exfoliation of the skin and renewal of the skin surface to occur before proceeding with Botox injections in the same area and particularly if it was a deep peel. This will allow a reduction in risk from infections such as viral, yeast or bacteria. All the best!

I would recommend waiting until the peel is complete.  Infection rate, though low, would be higher while your still healing.  It is also possible that the tissue swelling could cause over dissemination of the botulinum toxin and unwanted side effect.  Best regards.